Fusion Splicing Technologies Supporting Innovation of Fiber Optics

Optical fiber technology is rapidly evolving. New fiber designs are taking over, such as multicore, hollow-core, ultra-thin, or tapered fibers. They offer lower latency, higher capacity and transmission, and unlock new possibilities in telecommunications, industrial lasers, and photonics. But these advantages also introduce major challenges for fiber interconnection. 

Conventional fusion splicing methods no longer provide the precision and quality required for these new, highly complex designs. As fiber innovation accelerates, fusion splicing technology continues to evolve alongside it and becomes a critical enabler for future optical systems. This white paper by our partner Furukawa Electric explores the latest advancements in fusion splicing technology. It highlights new alignment methods, precision control techniques, and advanced heating concepts developed to enable low-loss, high-quality splicing of next-generation optical fibers. 

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